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Medieval Pilgrim Badge of the Three Kings, Cologne, c. 1400Openwork casting in lead–tin alloy.Germany, Cologne, circa 1400.Rare lead–tin pilgrim badge depicting the Adoration of the Magi beneath three architectural arches. At left the Virgin Mary holds the Christ Child beneath a star, while the Three Kings approach in reverence. Shrine, CologneIn 1164, Archbishop Rainald of Dassel brought the relics of the Three Magi (the Three Wise Men) from Milan to Cologne. Possession of these relics made Cologne one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Christendom, attracting devotees from across Europe, especially on the Magi’s feast day (January 6th). Between 1190 and 1220, master goldsmith Nicholas of Verdun created a magnificent gold reliquary. Designed in the shape of a miniature basilica, it evokes the heavenly Jerusalem and is lavishly decorated with gold, silver, enamel, and gemstones.Pilgrim BadgesFrom the 12th to the 16th century, small badges made of pewter (lead–tin alloy) were sold to pilgrims visiting holy sites across Europe. Wearing such a badge was a visible sign that the wearer had completed a pilgrimage to a sacred site or relic, and the badges were also believed to provide spiritual protection. Most featured small loops or pins, allowing them to be... lees verder bij Catawiki